Bob Eckhardt
Bob Eckhardt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 8th district | |
| In office January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Lera Millard Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Jack Fields |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 22-2 district | |
| In office January 13, 1959 – January 10, 1967 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Christian Eckhardt July 16, 1913 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 13, 2001 (aged 88) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Orissa Stevenson Nadine Ellen Cannon Celia Morris |
| Children | 3, including Sarah |
| Relatives | Richard M. Kleberg (second cousin) Rudolph Kleberg (great-uncle) |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin (BA, JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943-1944 |
Robert Christian Eckhardt (July 16, 1913 – November 13, 2001) was a Democratic United States Representative representing the 8th District of Texas from 1967 to 1981, and lawyer that practiced labor law.